Rheumatology

To meet the needs of specialist training at pre-consultant level and development of nurses and allied health professionals. To develop the following: understanding of the scientific basis and clinical practice of rheumatology; understanding and critical evaluation of research; undertaking a systematic review, designing and conducting a research project; communication and management skills; the ethos of a multidisciplinary approach to rheumatological care.

The programme covers the clinical and basic knowledge base of rheumatology in a modular structure:

• Basic Concepts
• Clinical & Molecular Genetics
• Cell Biology
• Basic Immunology & Autoimmunity Immunology
• The Neuroendocrine System & its Relevance to Rheumatology
• Haematology; Radiological Sciences & their application to Rheumatic Disease
• Laboratory Techniques in Diagnosis
• The Scientific Basis of Clinical Rheumatological Practice
• Specific Rheumatological Diseases
• Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics
• Non-drug Therapies
• Psycho-social and Economic Aspects of Rheumatoid Diseases Management Methods.

Students also undertake a research project.